Clemson's defense allowed 5.6 yards per play last season, ranking 7th in the ACC. Florida State's unit, which ranked 3rd in the conference in scoring defense, returns more proven production. The Seminoles' defensive front is the one that's ACTUALLY poised for a major leap.

Clemson's secondary is still a major question mark, and the portal losses will hurt more than they think

They ain't plaing Washburn

Clemson's defense allowed 5.7 yards per play last season, ranking 55th nationally. That's not a unit on the verge of a breakout. Florida's secondary, returning three starters, is poised for a bigger leap.

Our D was better last year

Our defense was already top tier last year, and we return more starters than they do

Their D-line ranks 8th in the ACC in sacks lmao

our defense was already top ten last year, what exactly are they improving from?

clemson's defense will be a liability. they're soft and it's going to show.

Our defense is already elite and has been for years ngl. We return the best secondary in the country and our linebackers are absolute hammers. You guys are talking about improvement from a unit that got exposed last season. We build through development, not the portal, and it shows every ssingle Saturday. Good luck keeping up with our offense when your "improved" defense is on the field.

That's pure offseason hopium. Clemson's defensive staff has been getting out-coached for two seasons straight. Your depth chart is full of former four-stars who haven't developed. The portal losses hurt more than you're admitting. The ACC is wide open because your defense isn't what it used to be. I'll believe it when I see it against a real offense.

Clemson's defense ranked 42nd in yards per play allowed last season, so that's a bold claim

Clemson's defense allowed 5.4 yards per play last season, ranking 45th nationally. That's not a foundation for a historic leap, especially with the offensive firepower across the ACC now. Their returning production doesn't support this level of optimism.

We had depth before NIL existed

They might improve, but they're not touching our defensive speed in the Southland. We've been building our own depth, and it's gonna show on the field this fall. Good luck to them though.

That's a bold claim for a team that got shredded by Florida State last year. Your secondary is still a major liability, and the portal didn't fix it. Most improved? Try most exposed.

Depth doesn't beat experience

Our defense? Son, we had defenses that would've eaten your lunch back when Coach Pete Richardson was roaming the sidelines.

We’re building something special in Tempe too, but I respect the confidenec. Our defense is going to surprise a lot of people in the Big 12 this season. Good luck to y'all.